How to Talk to Your Partner About Going to Couples Therapy (Without Starting a Fight)

By Stephanie Boucher, Registered Psychotherapist | The Mindful Loft The short version: Bringing up couples therapy can feel risky. You may be worried your partner will get defensive, say no, or tell you they do not think they need it. This article walks through how to talk to your partner about couples therapy honestly, with […]
What Counts as Cheating in Relationships? Understanding Relationship Boundaries

By Stephanie Boucher, Registered Psychotherapist | The Mindful Loft The short version: There is no universal definition of what counts as cheating. One couple’s harmless is another couple’s betrayal. But across every kind of relationship, two things tend to define cheating more than the specific act: secrecy and a broken agreement. The real question is […]